LAFD Asks Community to Join 'Battle of the Badges' Blood Drive

Battle of the Badges is a spirited competition among more than 200 Southern California fire departments, law enforcement and first responder agencies, each vying to recruit healthy blood donors.

What Does This Have to Do With Me?

In Southern California, less than 3% of the population donates ? leading to frequent shortages of some of the most-needed types of blood. At a time when donations traditionally decline, we need your help to ensure blood is available in our region.

You can support Team LAFD during the competition - which is open to the public, as each donor can cast their vote for their favorite public safety agency.

Firefighters and Paramedics need your help in providing a healthy blood supply for neighborhood emergency needs. Your participation is quick and simple. Just call the Los Angeles Fire Department member listed below to schedule your appointment at one of seven convenient LAFD locations:

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LAFD Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center (Elysian Park)
1700 Stadium Way
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Contact: Captain Matt Ott (213) 893-9852

Friday, January 18, 2013
6:30AM - 12:30 PM
LAFD Station 4 (Little Tokyo/Arts District)
450 East Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Contact: Captain Ted Smyj (213) 485-6204

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LAFD Station 5 (Westchester)
8900 Emerson Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Contact: Captain Chris Hare (213) 485-6205

Thursday, January 31, 2013
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LAFD Station 64 (South Los Angeles)
10811 South Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90061
Contact: Captain Chris Bustamante (213) 485-6264

Monday, February 18, 2013
6:30 AM - 12:30 PM
LAFD Station 89
7063 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91605
Contact: Captain Darryl Mitchell -or- Captain Steven Wynne (818) 756-8689

Monday, February 25, 2013
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LAFD Station 84
21050 Burbank Boulevard
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Contact: Captain Carlos Avina (818) 756-8684

Thursday, February 28, 2013
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LAFD Station 87
10124 Balboa Boulevard
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Contact: Captain Steve Perez (818) 756-8687

To thank you for helping LAFD meet the challenge,?blood donors will receive a gift bag including a Battle of the Badges T-Shirt, coupon for a free appetizer at a popular restaurant chain, and tickets to a renowned comedy club*. Most importantly, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you joined LAFD members and their families in saving lives. Learn more today at:

* Offers subject to availability

Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LAFD/~3/-URmuXq2Vbw/lafd-asks-community-to-join-battle-of.html

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